Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-01-01

presenting nine southern States. The
entire income Of the Home is $40, 900,
donated by the State OF Virginia. II
is TO DO hoped that the southern States
will take some interest in tbs Home
of the southern soldiers, and at
least appropriate sufficient to support
the men from their States.
The Board of Visitors appeal TO tho
charity Of the southern people to en-
able them to go on with the good work.
Without an increase Of income they
cannot receive any moro men.
The Retreat for the SICK
The Retrea. for the Sick vas founded
by ladies in this city in 1877. It's dis
tinciive features are the combining Of
hospital advantages with the social en-
joyments of private establishment.
1t is not an individual enterprise, and is
entirely a work Of charity on the part
Of its managers. Open to all physi-
clans Of good standing, it promises to
furnish kind nursing and attention to
whatever patients may be placed under
It's care and on terms that will sui. per-
sons of moderate means. Having no
endowment and necessarily precariOus
income, il has had a struggle for ex-
istence but It's steady growth has been
wonderful, demonstrating the firm hold
it has upon pubic confidence.
Contracts have been made With rail
roads for accident cases, Masonic
lodges for their sick brethren, aul the
United States Government for sailors,
who are accommodated in wards or pri-
yate rooms, as may be required.
The Children's Ward presents one OF
the most attractive features Of the in-
stituiion. 1t is beautifully located in
an elevated position, commanding an
extensive view Of the surrounding
country and the windiDgs Of the river
for many miles. The long piazza at
tached to it aGords the children ample
space for exercise in the fresh air, and
the apartment is at all times bright,
cheerful, and thoroughly ventilated.
Five cots have been established-the
Churchman Cot" which is fully en-
dowed; the " Presbyterian Cot -; the
" Baptist Cot" partially so; also, the
4" Holy Innocents" aud the " Buckley
Cot" Each Of these cots has been
occupied by child most of the year,
aud the amount Of benefit rendered the
little sufferers is incalcdlable.
Rooms are furnished in the institu-
ton by churches of different doaoninl-
tons az donations to the Retreat.
1t is an incorporated institution, with
Board Of Directors among tho first
businessmen Of the city, but the man
agement is committed 10 a Board OF
Ladies representing various religious
denominations.
Religious services are held 81 the Re-
treat every Sunday by members Of the
different churches.
The officers and directors Of the Ro-
treat are as follows: r. Z. Blsnksn.
.hip. president; Il. ". Powers, first
vice president; E. Cohen, second vice.
president; S. II. HAYES, third vice
president; A. S. Buford, fourth vice
president; j. T. Eilyson, secretary and
treasurer; j. =. BrintOn, E. I. d,
Myers, r. Adam, Johu Bowers, NJ.
Rosenbaum, directors.
Lady Officers Mrs. William A. Jen-
kins, president; Mrs. Edward Cohen,
frst yice-president Mrs. j. T. Ellyson,
second yice-president; Mrs. Baldwin,
third yice-presidont Mrs. j. 3. Gem
try, fourth vice-president; Mrs. Jack
Temple, treasurer; Mrs. John b. Light
foot, secretary Mrs. Tucker, CORE
spending secretary; Mrs. NJ. S. Smith,
chairman of Finance Committee.
~. Luke's Home for che SICK.
This institution, situated on the cor
ner Of Ross and Governor streets, has
been in successful operation since May,
1888, when it was first opened for the
reception Of patients. 1t was estab-
lished to provide comfortable homo
for the sick and those requiring surgical
operations, and opened with fifteen pa
tents.
The records show large increase
each year in the number of patients adj
mitted. For the hospital year of 1886
covering q period Of less than eleven
months, Sol patients were received into
the Home. Forty-nine Of these were
guests of the Board, and entertained
by them free Of all expense. Over one
hundred persons, while they paid board,
received medical attendance, nursing,
&C., free. On the "Mabel and Maggie
Col" endowed by lady and gentleman
of Washington, d. c. five children
were tenderly cared for. Five deaths
occurred during the year.
While in hospitals generally dis
tinction ia made in favor Of those pay
ing board, it may be well to note that
at st. Luke's such is not the case, for
the guests " receive the same benefits
accorded those charged the highest
prices, are treated with the same con-
sideration, and have every privilege
allowed others.
The managers do not reveal the names
Of those they entertain, but in many
instances the kindness Is proclaimed by
the grateful recipients.
During the past year the Home has
been thoroughly renovated, many i'm
proyements made, and conveniences
added.
Recognizing the great need for skilled
nurses, and the difficulty Of procuring
such, the physicians in charge of the
Home have connected herewith A
Training School," established last fall
and in successful operation. The school
is designed for the education Of ladies
who have their own living to make, and
to Sit them to supply the demand
throughout the South for experienced
nurses. A number Of ladies have en-
tered, and are daily instructed 10y
practice as well as in theory in the va
ried and important duties devolving
upon those in charge of the sick. After
months of diligent application and at
tention to duties these ladies (if prof.
Gent will receive diplomas testifying to
their worth and fitness for the honors-
bic position they seek to fill.
The "Stonewall Cot" has not re-
ceived the aid the ladies hoped for, and